Why do doors close easier with a window open?

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Why do doors close easier with a window open?

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Air pressure. When you close the door you’re pushing more air into the room than can fit. Most of it escapes through the gap at the bottom or other places, but it provides resistance.

When the window is open, the pressure can’t build up, as it has an easy escape path.

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